The Davis Police Department (DPD) and the UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) are both advocating bicycle safety through programs designed to educate the public about bicycle laws and safety practices. The DPD conducted a Bicycle Safety Education and Enforcement Operation during the week of Jan. 9. Due to the increased patrolling around areas […]

Editor’s Note: The Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC) is an ASUCD commission responsible for researching environmental issues affecting the campus and its surrounding area, and providing recommendations for improvement. Upon receiving an iPad for Christmas, the eco-warrior in me was torn: could I ever take enough notes on my glamorous new device to justify […]

There’s a program on the UC Davis campus that is going under-recognized and it’s getting a bit frustrating. Women’s basketball — the most consistent major sport in UC Davis’ short Division I history — goes up and down the floor in an all-too-often sparsely crowded Pavilion. The program, which made its first ever NCAA Tournament […]

After the tents of Occupy Wall Street have been packed, the drum circles silenced and the signs of fury discarded, there is at least one thing that will carry on the movement’s legacy: a new crop of startups that are looking to capitalize on consumer anger against banks. One such company is Simple, whose name […]

In a game devoted to promoting breast cancer awareness, the UC Davis women’s basketball program found itself in a tight tussle with the Pacific Tigers. In front of easily the biggest crowd for the Aggies this year, UC Davis did not disappoint, putting away Pacific by a 59-51 score. The two teams entered the game […]

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the Jan. 19 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend senate meetings. Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m. Adam Thongsavat, ASUCD president, present Bree Rombi, ASUCD vice […]

Anyone who knows me understands that I find great pleasure in publicity train wrecks, so naturally I’m completely transfixed by Lana Del Rey right now. Back in November, when she was just another talented YouTube sensation waiting to blow up, I wouldn’t have known, or frankly, cared, about the origins of indie pop’s latest girl […]

On Jan. 9, the United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack introduced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Blueprint for Stronger Service at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting. According to the USDA press release, it is a plan that helps producers continue driving American’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs. Vilsack believes […]

Editor’ note: The following article is part of a new series intended to give students information about various neighborhoods and apartment complexes in Davis. Formally defined as the area north of I-80, east of Pole Line and north of E. Eighth Street and east of J Street, East Davis is a short bike ride to […]

Swimming and diving UC Davis notched its fifth-straight duel match victory against Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday by the score of 173-114. The win kept the Aggies a perfect 6-0 in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action. Senior Kayleigh Foley won both the 50 yard and 100 yard free, while sophomore Liliana Alvarez won the 100 […]

120123_ca_Regents Edits: KZ BP Notes: Headline: UC Regents discuss state funding, new revenue options Layercake: Student protesters interrupt meeting On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, the UC Regents met for their January meeting at UC Riverside. The regents, who meet six times a year, discussed new revenue ideas for the UC system along with […]

The UC Davis men’s basketball team turned in another listless performance on the road this weekend, losing 64-48 at Pacific. The loss was the Aggies’ 14th in a row and drops their record to 1-17 on the season and 0-6 in the Big West Conference. Eddie Miller was the high scorer for UC Davis with […]